First animal in the Chinese zodiac Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “First animal in the Chinese zodiac” from the New York Times Midi crossword of October 15, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MIDI, OCTOBER 15, 2026
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RAT is the answer to “First animal in the Chinese zodiac”. It means to hunt rats (long-tailed rodents).
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Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To hunt rats (long-tailed rodents).
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: TAR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Scurrying sewer critter”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “First animal in the Chinese zodiac”?
RAT, 3 letters: to hunt rats (long-tailed rodents).
When was “First animal in the Chinese zodiac” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Midi crossword of October 15, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with R.